Jess Grinter

Jess Grinter

Head of Brand

Did you know that jess means elegant in Mongolian? Not really. But it would be appropriate. Designer, artist and global traveller extraordinaire, Jess exudes creativity in whatever she turns her hand to.

For over 20 years, she’s used her design talents to bring strategic communications to life. With an innovative approach to problem solving, a love of typography and a matchlessly elegant aesthetic, Jess prides herself on delivering design that’s always fresh and considered. Outside BWD, her wanderlust demands that she keep exploring Australia and the rest of the world, uncovering hidden gems.

Jess’ own business – Whileaway Guides – was the only Australian business chosen from 25 million accounts to feature in Instagram’s promotional video.

Our team

Amy Gordon › COO

Brendan Halbish › Head of Design

Chin Yee Lam › Head of Data Visualization

Robert O’Farrell › Design Director

Neha Nagpal › Senior Strategy Associate

Katrina Pitkin › Design Director

Sue White › Finance Manager

Luke Heilbuth › CEO

Heidi Romano › Design Director

Yin Duan › Graphic Designer
& Data Visualizer

Daniel McKenna › Senior Strategy Associate

Derryn Heilbuth › Executive Chairman

Dr. Sam McGlennon › Climate and Modern Slavery

Adam Alexander › Head of Technology

Sten White › Strategy & Operations Associate

Jessica Somers › Strategy Associate

Ben Ziser › Head of Strategy

Thomas Kelly › Junior Designer

Dr. Alex Gold › Head of ESG
CEO of BWD North America

Gabriela McCrossan Ruiz de Somocurcio › Strategy Associate

Laura Trueb › Strategy Associate

Samantha Pearce › Head of Account Services - Design

Romy Morssinkhof › Senior Strategy Associate

Matt Van Someren › Senior Climate Strategist